The information communicated on Tuesday by the Prime Minister will enable the gradual resumption of leisure and sporting activities. The current epidemiological situation warrants a nuanced interpretation of the current alert levels. We invite you to read the details of the measures applicable in red and orange zones as of February 8, 2021. A placemat summarizing these indications can be found at the end of this press release.
In red zones, activities are permitted, including courses, but limited to a group of 4 people, plus one person responsible for supervision. Activities involving occupants of the same residence are permitted. Competitions and spectators are prohibited.
In the orange zone, activities are permitted, including courses, but limited to a group of 8 people, plus one person responsible for supervision. Activities involving occupants of the same residence are permitted. Competitions and spectators are prohibited.
For courses, each cell (speaker/learner(s)) must respect the required distance between itself and other people.
In red zones, sports and leisure activities are prohibited, with the exception of physical education classes and special school programs, training for top athletes and professional sports authorized by Public Health. Changing rooms must remain closed, except for aquatic activities. Competitions and spectators are prohibited.
In the orange zone, activities carried out alone, in a dyad, or by occupants of the same private residence, are permitted. Competitions and spectators are prohibited. Private lessons given to one person or to occupants of the same private residence are permitted.
In the case of gyms, only individual training or training with occupants of the same private residence, as well as private lessons, are permitted. A physical distance of 2m must be maintained at all times, and close assistance is not permitted, except for members of the same private residence.
In orange and red zones, Sport-études programs and sports concentrations are authorized, for organized practice or training only, while respecting the strict application of distancing measures and the absence of contact between people. Group exercises are prohibited. Activities carried out alone or in pairs are permitted. Competitions, parties and spectators are forbidden.
No in-person extracurricular or interschool activities are permitted.
In the red zone, a curfew is in effect from 8pm to 5am. The opening hours of practice areas, facilities and infrastructures will have to be adjusted to allow customers and employees to respect this curfew.
In the orange zone, a curfew is in effect from 9:30 pm to 5 am. The opening hours of practice areas, facilities and infrastructures will have to be adjusted to allow customers and employees to respect this curfew.
People with disabilities (or other vulnerable clienteles) who need accompaniment can take part in activities with their companion. It is suggested that the accompanying person be a person living in the same household. If this is not possible, it is recommended that the accompanying disabled person hold his/her Carte accompagnement loisir (CAL) as proof of need. In this case, if the distance cannot be respected, the attendant must wear protective equipment that complies with the CNESST guide.
Leisure and Sport pages on the website https://www.quebec.ca/ will be updated shortly.
For further information, please visit the following websites:
https://www.quebec.ca/sante/problemes-de-sante/a-z/coronavirus-2019/
